About this role
Deputy Manager
Location: John Grooms Court, Norwich
Salary: £16.27 per hour
Hours Per Week: 40
Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Change Lives.
Are you an experienced care leader ready to take the next step in your career?
At Shaftesbury John Grooms Court, we're looking for an ambitious and compassionate Deputy Manager to help lead our service and make a lasting difference to the lives of people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
We're seeking a candidate who holds a Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care, ( or willing to work towards this) with the leadership skills, experience and passion to deliver exceptional person-centred support.
Please note: This role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as it does not meet the Home Office salary requirements.
About Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a full, flourishing and meaningful life.
Guided by our values of being Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous, we provide high-quality support across adult care, children's services and education. We are committed to creating caring communities where people are empowered to thrive, achieve their goals and live as independently as possible.
We're looking for people who share our vision and who are passionate about delivering outstanding care and support every day.
About the Service
John Grooms Court is a unique residential service in Norwich, providing accommodation and support for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities.
The service comprises:
25 single-occupancy, self-contained flatsTwo shared flats designed for two people This vibrant community enables the people we support to enjoy independence while receiving personalised support tailored to their individual needs, aspirations and goals.
About the Role
As Deputy Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of care, quality and compliance across the service.
Working alongside the management team, you'll provide leadership, guidance and support to colleagues while helping to shape and continuously improve service delivery.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to combine operational excellence with truly person-centred care.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting and developing high-performing care teamsLeading on quality assurance, compliance and regulatory standardsImplementing and improving systems, processes and proceduresPromoting positive outcomes for the people we supportSupporting service growth and development opportunitiesBuilding effective relationships with families, professionals and external agenciesEnsuring a culture of excellence, inclusion and continuous improvementActing as a positive role model and leader within the service What You'll Bring
We're looking for an individual who is:
CQC RegisteredQualified to Level 5 in Health and Social CareExperienced in leading teams within health and social care servicesPassionate about delivering outstanding person-centred supportKnowledgeable in safeguarding, compliance and quality standardsA confident communicator with excellent leadership skillsDedicated to empowering both colleagues and the people we support Why Join Shaftesbury?
At Shaftesbury, we know our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a range of benefits that recognise and reward the incredible work our colleagues do every day.
Our Benefits Include:
Birthday Leave Opportunity Take your birthday off using your annual leave entitlement and enjoy your special day your way.CQC Reward Scheme Services rated Good receive a £30 gift voucher for all staff. Services rated Outstanding receive a £50 gift voucher for all staff.Recognition and Reward Be recognised for going above and beyond with Executive Leadership Team recognition and vouchers of up to £50.Excellent Learning and Development Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities to support your career progression.Generous Annual Leave 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days plus bank holidays after five years' service.Pension SchemeEmployee Assistance Programme Providing confidential advice, guidance and wellbeing support when you need it most. To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.